Meal Planning Again

I didn't make a meal plan for the first two weeks of November, and that worked out fine, with the excitement of daughter coming home for a visit and my birthday celebrations.  My daughter had requested my chicken curry and rice and I cooked salmon fillet, that first week, along with a chicken and vegetable stew for when one of daughter's friends came to dinner mid-week.  The second week, my daughter and my friend R treated me to a variety of Thai and Mexican food, with plenty of leftovers for the rest of the week!

That worked out very well, but, now, it is time to go back to having somewhat of a meal plan, even if it is just a list of dinner options.  

Brunches: This week's brunches will be mostly leftovers and/or salads and sandwiches.  I might make us some French toast or waffles over the weekend, however.

Dinner Options:

Monday - Sauteed salmon with onions and tomatoes, rice,  tomato chutney, and cucumber salad

Tuesday - Leftover salmon and rice, with sauteed green beans, and chutney
Wednesday - Meatball curry and rice, with leftover green beans and maybe dhal

Thursday - Leftover meatball curry, dhal, and rice, cucumber salad

Friday - Japanese take out

Saturday - Leftovers or hot dogs
Sunday - Baked breaded shrimp, seasoned potato wedges, salad

Snacks/Desserts: The house is full of snacks and desserts as neighbor S brought another plateful of chocolates and gata (Armenian pastries) over on Monday evening.  Plus there's fresh fruit, home canned peaches, and ice cream (and yogurt for me).  I might make some bread pudding, too, to use up some bread ends/crusts.

That is the plan for the week.  We'll see how well it works!

How about you?  Are you meal planning?